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2009 Resource Guide and Related Materials

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Children's Bureau, Office on Child Abuse and Neglect, its Child Welfare Information Gateway, and the FRIENDS National Resource Center for Community-Based Child Abuse Prevention created this resource guide targeted specifically for service providers who work with parents, other caregivers, and their children with the common goal of strengthening families. The guide contains resources to promote community awareness of five important protective factors that can help families protect children from the risk of child abuse and neglect, including tip sheets for parents in English and Spanish. These resources were developed with input from numerous national organizations, Federal partners, and parents committed to strengthening families.

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2009 Prevention Materials

• Guide
• Set of six tip sheets
• Individual English tip sheets
• Individual Spanish tip sheets

Guide

Strengthening Families and Communities: 2009 Resource Guide

Author(s):	Child Welfare Information Gateway, Children's Bureau, FRIENDS National Resource Center For Community-Based Child Abuse Prevention
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Year Published:	2009 - 86 pages

This Resource Guide was written to support service providers in their work with parents, caregivers, and their children to strengthen families and prevent child abuse and neglect. The guide includes information about protective factors that help reduce the risk of child maltreatment, strategies for changing how communities support families, and evidence-informed practices. It also offers suggestions for enhancing protective factors in families, tools to build awareness and develop community partnerships, information about child abuse and neglect, a directory of national organizations that work to strengthen families, and tip sheets in English and Spanish on specific parenting topics.

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Set of six tip sheets

Tips for parents (from Strengthening Families and Communities: 2009 Resource Guide)

Author(s):	Child Welfare Information Gateway, Children's Bureau, FRIENDS National Resource Center For Community-Based Child Abuse Prevention
Availability:	Printable Version (PDF - 764 KB)
Year Published:	2009 - 6 pages

This set includes six tip sheets written to help service providers offer guidance to parents and caregivers on specific issues, while supporting factors known to protect families from the risk of child abuse and neglect. Each easy-to-read factsheet focuses on concrete steps parents can take to care more effectively for their children and strengthen their family. Titles include "Bonding With Your Baby," "Dealing With Temper Tantrums," "Connecting With Your Teen," "Teen Parents?You're Not Alone!," "Ten Ways to Be a Better Dad," and "Raising Your Grandchildren."

Consejos para los padres: 2009 guía de recursos (Tips for parents from Strengthening Families and Communities: 2009 Resource Guide)

Author(s):	Child Welfare Information Gateway, Children's Bureau, FRIENDS National Resource Center For Community-Based Child Abuse Prevention
Availability:	Printable Version (PDF - 735 KB)
Year Published:	2009 - 6 pages

This set includes six tip sheets written to help service providers offer guidance to parents and caregivers on specific issues, while supporting factors known to protect families from the risk of child abuse and neglect. Each easy-to-read factsheet focuses on concrete steps parents can take to care more effectively for their children and strengthen their family. Titles include "Bonding With Your Baby," "Dealing With Temper Tantrums," "Connecting With Your Teen," "Teen Parents?You're Not Alone!," "Ten Ways to Be a Better Dad," and "Raising Your Grandchildren."

Este conjunto incluye seis hojas informativas escritas para ayudar a los proveedores de servicios a ofrecer ...

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Individual English tip sheets

Bonding With Your Baby (Strengthening Families and Communities: 2009 Resource Guide)

Series Title:	Tips For Parents
Author(s):	Child Welfare Information Gateway, Children's Bureau, FRIENDS National Resource Center For Community-Based Child Abuse Prevention
Availability:	View Publication Printable Version (PDF - 158 KB)
Year Published:	2009 - 1 page

Strong bonds between babies and caregivers help babies' bodies and brains grow. This tip sheet helps parents understand normal infant behavior, the importance of nurturing and attachment, and what parents can do to develop strong bonds with their babies.

Dealing With Temper Tantrums (from Strengthening Families and Communities: 2009 Resource Guide)

Series Title:	Tips For Parents
Author(s):	Child Welfare Information Gateway, Children's Bureau, FRIENDS National Resource Center For Community-Based Child Abuse Prevention
Availability:	View Publication Printable Version (PDF - 68 KB)
Year Published:	2009 - 1 page

A young child's tantrums can be stressful for parents. This tip sheet helps parents understand why toddlers have tantrums, what they can do to help prevent tantrums, and how to handle them calmly when they occur.

Connecting With Your Teen (from Strengthening Families and Communities: 2009 Resource Guide)

Author(s):	Child Welfare Information Gateway, Children's Bureau, FRIENDS National Resource Center For Community-Based Child Abuse Prevention
Availability:	View Publication Printable Version (PDF - 165 KB)
Year Published:	2009 - 1 page

Teens are becoming more independent, but they still need their parents' love, support, and guidance. This tip sheet helps parents understand typical teen behavior. It offers suggestions for how parents can use simple, everyday activities to reinforce their connection with their teens and show they care.

Teen Parents ... You're Not Alone! (from Strengthening Families and Communities: 2009 Resource Guide)

Author(s):	Child Welfare Information Gateway, Children's Bureau, FRIENDS National Resource Center For Community-Based Child Abuse Prevention
Availability:	View Publication Printable Version (PDF - 177 KB)
Year Published:	2009 - 1 page

Being a teen parent is a 24-hour-a-day job and can feel overwhelming at times. This tip sheet reassures teen parents that these feelings are normal. It offers suggestions for reducing stress, improving parenting skills, and finding help when needed.

Ten Ways to Be a Better Dad (from Strengthening Families and Communities: 2009 Resource Guide)

Author(s):	Child Welfare Information Gateway, Children's Bureau, FRIENDS National Resource Center For Community-Based Child Abuse Prevention
Availability:	View Publication Printable Version (PDF - 158 KB)
Year Published:	2009 - 1 page

Fathers who spend time with their children increase the chances that their children will succeed in school, have fewer behavior problems, and experience better self-esteem. This tip sheet lists 10 concrete ways that fathers can enhance their involvement in their children's lives.

Raising Your Grandchildren (from Strengthening Families and Communities: 2009 Resource Guide)

Author(s):	Child Welfare Information Gateway, Children's Bureau, FRIENDS National Resource Center For Community-Based Child Abuse Prevention
Availability:	View Publication Printable Version (PDF - 157 KB)
Year Published:	2009 - 1 page

When children can't be with their parents, a grandparent's home can provide stability and comfort. This tip sheet helps grandparent caregivers understand how their grandchildren may be feeling, how to help children feel safe and secure in their home, and where to find support in their community if needed.

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Individual Spanish tip sheets

Usted y su bebé: El lazo que los une (Bonding With Your Baby from Strengthening Families and Communities: 2009 Resource Guide)

Series Title:	Consejos para los padres
Author(s):	Child Welfare Information Gateway, Children's Bureau, FRIENDS National Resource Center For Community-Based Child Abuse Prevention
Availability:	View Publication Printable Version (PDF - 155 KB)
Year Published:	2009 - 1 page

Strong bonds between babies and caregivers help babies' bodies and brains grow. This tip sheet helps parents understand normal infant behavior, the importance of nurturing and attachment, and what parents can do to develop strong bonds with their babies.

Los lazos afectivos entre los bebés y quienes los cuidan ayudan al crecimiento del cuerpo y el cerebro del bebé. Esta hoja de consejos ayuda a que los padres entiendan el comportamiento normal de los bebés, la importancia de la crianza y el apego, y lo que pueden hacer para crear lazos afectivos fuertes con su bebé.

Los berrinches (Dealing with Temper Tantrums from Strengthening Families and Communities: 2009 Resource Guide)

Series Title:	Consejos para los padres
Author(s):	Child Welfare Information Gateway, Children's Bureau, FRIENDS National Resource Center For Community-Based Child Abuse Prevention
Availability:	View Publication Printable Version (PDF - 136 KB)
Year Published:	2009 - 1 page

A young child's tantrums can be stressful for parents. This tip sheet helps parents understand why toddlers have tantrums, what they can do to help prevent tantrums, and how to handle them calmly when they occur.

Los berrinches de un niño pequeño pueden ser estresantes para los padres. Esta hoja de consejos ayuda a que los padres entiendan por qué hacen berrinches los niños pequeños, qué pueden hacer para prevenirlos y cómo enfrentarlos con calma cuando ocurran.

Cómo relacionarse con su hijo adolescente (Connecting With Your Teen from Strengthening Families and Communities: 2009 Resource Guide)

Author(s):	Child Welfare Information Gateway, Children's Bureau, FRIENDS National Resource Center For Community-Based Child Abuse Prevention
Availability:	View Publication Printable Version (PDF - 168 KB)
Year Published:	2009 - 1 page

Teens are becoming more independent, but they still need their parents' love, support, and guidance. This tip sheet helps parents understand typical teen behavior. It offers suggestions for how parents can use simple, everyday activities to reinforce their connection with their teens and show they care.

Los adolescentes son cada vez más independientes, pero en realidad ellos siguen necesitando del amor, el apoyo y los consejos de sus padres. Esta hoja informativa ayuda a los padres a entender el comportamiento típico de los adolescentes. Ella ofrece sugerencias de cómo los padres pueden usar actividades cotidianas simples para reforzar su conexión con ...

Hay muchos padres adolescentes como usted (Teen Parents ... You're Not Alone! from Strengthening Families and Communities: 2009 Resource Guide)

Author(s):	Child Welfare Information Gateway, Children's Bureau, FRIENDS National Resource Center For Community-Based Child Abuse Prevention
Availability:	View Publication Printable Version (PDF - 188 KB)
Year Published:	2009 - 1 page

Being a teen parent is a 24-hour-a-day job and can feel overwhelming at times. This tip sheet reassures teen parents that these feelings are normal. It offers suggestions for reducing stress, improving parenting skills, and finding help when needed.

Ser padre o madre adolescente es como tener un trabajo de 24 horas al día, y a veces puede ser muy pesado. Esta hoja informativa ofrece tranquilidad a los padres adolescentes de que estos sentimientos son normales. Ella ofrece sugerencias para reducir el estrés, para adquirir más experiencia de crianza y para encontrar ayuda cuando la necesiten.

Diez maneras de ser un mejor padre (Ten Ways to Be a Better Dad from Strengthening Families and Communities: 2009 Resource Guide)

Author(s):	Child Welfare Information Gateway, Children's Bureau, FRIENDS National Resource Center For Community-Based Child Abuse Prevention
Availability:	View Publication Printable Version (PDF - 149 KB)
Year Published:	2009 - 1 page

Fathers who spend time with their children increase the chances that their children will succeed in school, have fewer behavior problems, and experience better self-esteem. This tip sheet lists 10 concrete ways that fathers can enhance their involvement in their children's lives.

Cuando los padres dedican tiempo a sus hijos, éstos tienen más probabilidades de sobresalir en la escuela, tener menos problemas de comportamiento y experimentar mejor autoestima y bienestar. Esta hoja informativa enumera 10 formas concretas en que los padres pueden mejorar su participación en las vidas de sus hijos.

Cómo criar al hijo de un pariente (Raising Your Grandchildren from Strengthening Families and Communities: 2009 Resource Guide)

Author(s):	Child Welfare Information Gateway, Children's Bureau, FRIENDS National Resource Center For Community-Based Child Abuse Prevention
Availability:	View Publication Printable Version (PDF - 164 KB)
Year Published:	2009 - 1 page

When children can't be with their parents, a grandparent's home can provide stability and comfort. This tip sheet helps grandparent caregivers understand how their grandchildren may be feeling, how to help children feel safe and secure in their home, and where to find support in their community if needed.

Cuando los niños no pueden estar con sus padres, el hogar de un pariente puede darles estabilidad y consuelo. Esta hoja de consejos, escrita para los que cuidan a los hijos de un pariente, les ayuda a entender cómo se pueden sentir los niños, cómo ayudarles para que se sientan seguros en ...

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Updated on April 3, 2009